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Militants, armed forces exchange fire in Shopian, Internet services suspended

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Srinagar: Exchange of fire took place between militants and armed forces on Monday morning in Shopian district of south Kashmir.

Reports said that a brief exchange of fire took place in Sangran Imam Sahib area of the district during a search operation launched by the forces around 3 am.

They said that the militants escaped after exchanging fire with the forces.

Meanwhile, a police official while confirming the shootout said that a search operation is underway in the area to nab the militants.

Internet was suspended as soon as the searches were undetarken.

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